Walter Randall Movies

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Spiders," the Doctor travels to the planet Metebelis 3, in hopes of rescuing his companion, Sarah (Katy Manning). There he is given an ultimatum: immediately return the precious blue crystal, which he stole from Metebelis during a previous visit, or all mankind will be destroyed. Grimly, the Doctor weighs the alternatives, which include his own likely death once the crystal is given back to its rightful owner, spider-empress the Great One. Written by Robert Sloman, "Planet of the Spiders, Episode 5" originally aired on June 1, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Spiders," three spider-like creatures from Metebelis 3 arrive on earth by way of an English monastery. There mission: To retrieve a powerful blue crystal, previously stolen from them by the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), which is highly coveted by the giant spider empress, the Great One. Unfortunately, the crystal is swiped from the Doctor's friend, Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen), by a crook named Lupton (John Dearth) -- who subsequently loses the valuable artifact to another crook named Tommy (John Kane). All of this has a profound effect on the Doctor, who knows that mankind will be destroyed unless the crystal is returned to its rightful owner. Written by Robert Sloman, "Planet of the Spiders, Episode 3" originally aired on May 18, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Doctor Who's incredibly brief seventh series concluded with its fourth adventure, "Inferno." Written by Don Houghton, this story arc lasted seven episodes, the first of which aired May 9, 1970. The titular Inferno is a government project dedicated to drilling into the center of the earth in search of new energy resources. In the course of investigating a sticky substance found at the earth's core, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is thrust into an alternative reality -- though of course, all of this is still ahead of him in Episode One. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the ninth episode of the 12-part story "The Dalek Masterplan," the Meddling Monk (Peter Butterworth), a renegade Time Lord, unexpectedly offers to help the Doctor (William Hartnell) in his efforts to halt the Daleks' campaign of interplanetary destruction. More characteristically, however, the Monk double-crosses everyone at the first opportunity. Fortunately, Sara Kingdom (Jean Marsh) is on hand to duke it out with the Enemy (the Daleks, that is). Written by Dennis Spooner, "Golden Death" originally aired on January 8, 1966; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Crusade," the Doctor and his companions are still trying to figure out a way to return to the TARDIS and escape the intrigues of the Holy Crusades. Barbara has a fateful meeting with the legendary Knight of Jaffa, which takes an unexpected turn. Both Richard the Lionhearted (Julian Glover) and Prince Saladin (Bernard Kay) step up their efforts to secure the Doctor's cooperation in winning the conflict. Written by David Whitaker, "The Warlords" originally aired April 18, 1965. At present, only the soundtrack of this episode is known to survive. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Crusade," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions are still marooned in the Holy Land at the time of the Crusades. The good news is that the Doctor and Vicki (Maureen O'Brien) have caught up with Barbara (Jacqueline Hill), who had been captured by Saracen leader Saladin (Bernard Kay). The bad news is that there's a new plot afoot which endangers the life of Richard the Lionhearted (Julian Glover) -- not to mention the Doctor and his friends. Written by David Whitaker, "The Wheel of Fortune" originally aired April 3, 1965. At present, only this episode and the opening chapter of "The Crusade" ("The Lion") are known to have survived. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story arc "The Aztecs," the followers of high priestess Yetaxa are still convinced that Barbara (Jacqueline Hill) is the reincarnation of their deity. Accordingly, Barbara is forced to mete out punishment when her travelling companion Susan (Carole Ann Ford) -- now a mere handmaiden -- commits a grievous error. Meanwhile, Ian (William Russell) is appointed chief of the Aztec warriors (and is forced to defend his new title to the death), while the Doctor (William Hartnell) unexpectedly finds a romantic soulmate. Written by John Lucarotti, "The Bride of Sacrifice" first aired on June 6, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the final episode of the four-episode story arc "The Aztecs," Barbara's misguided efforts to alter the course of history have discredited her in the eyes of the Aztec worshippers, who no longer believe that she is the reincarnation of the high priestess Yetaxa. Consequently, Barbara, Susan, and Ian are slated to be "guests of honor" at a human sacrifice. The Doctor (William Hartnell) endeavors to rescue his companions -- with the unexpected assistance of a total eclipse. Written by John Lucarotti, "The Day of Darkness" first aired on June 6, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In this odd crime film, Scotland Yard begins searching for the one-armed killer behind a series of gruesome murders. The story begins in Burma during WW II with the capture and torture of a British captain and his two men. The soldiers refuse to give the Burmese information, and their interrogators chop off their right hands. The captain relents and tells them all they want to know; thereby, preserving his own hand. The story leaps ahead into the present where a series of murders involving amputations have occurred. The Yard detectives trace the killings to the former captain. He is pursued by the police. He flees across some railroad tracks, falls and has his hand cut off by a passing train. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

As this undistinguished drama amply illustrates, not many people look very good with their clothes off. Filmed in British nudist camps, the story revolves around two men and two women who become friends during their visits to the camps. In-between badminton games and swimming and trampoline exercises (a killer for the overweight), Joan and Mike, and Pat and Jimmy manage to pair off and romance takes over. A Venus contest for the women helps wile away the time but other than these minor events, there is not a whole lot happening here. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide